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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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